General Information

Audio-Visual Policy

Standard Audio-visual Set-up in Meeting Rooms
The PLENARY SESSION ROOM will have TWO OVERHEAD PROJECTORS, TWO SCREENS, and ONE DATA PROJECTOR. All other breakout rooms will have one screen and one data projector. Overhead projectors will be available in the breakout rooms upon request. If you would like to request an overhead projector for your session, please email Jennifer Fasy (fasy@siam.org) no later than March 15, 2010.

SIAM does not provide computers for any speaker. When giving an electronic presentation, speakers must provide their own computers. SIAM is not responsible for the safety and security of speakers’ computers.

Local Area

The average temperature in Chicago during April varies between 42° F (6°C) and 59° F (15°C). Remember meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to the sessions.

Membership

SIAM members save $110.00 on registration for the SIAM Conference on Imaging Science! Join your peers in supporting the premier professional society for applied mathematicians and computational scientists. SIAM members receive subscriptions to SIAM Review and SIAM News and enjoy substantial discounts on SIAM books, journal subscriptions, and conference registrations.

If you are a SIAM member, it only costs $10 to join the SIAM Activity Group on Imaging Science. As a SIAG/IS member, you are eligible for an additional $10 discount on this conference.

Poster Session

The poster session is scheduled for Monday, April 12 at 8:00 PM. Presenters are requested to put up their posters no later than 8:00 PM on Monday, the official start time of the session. Boards and push pins will be available to presenters beginning Monday, April 12 at 11:30 AM. For information about preparing a poster, please visit http://www.siam.org/meetings/guidelines/presenters.php.

Note: Any poster presenter who fails to show and present a confirmed presentation will be considered a no-show. No-shows will be billed $55 per accepted poster.

SIAM Books and Journals

Display copies of books and complimentary copies of journals are available on site. SIAM books are available at a discounted price during the conference. If a SIAM books representative is not available, completed order forms and payment (credit cards are preferred) may be taken to the SIAM registration desk.

Transportation

By
Air

SIAM has selected Uniglobe
Wings Travel to assist attendees in making travel arrangements. To
book your reservations through Uniglobe Wings Travel, contact Amy
Hueber at +1-215-628-3322 or toll free (US and Canada) at 866-71-WINGS.
Press two (2) when you hear the recording, and ask to be transferred
to Amy. Be sure to mention you are attending the SIAM Conference on Imaging Science. Uniglobe Wings Travel
will issue your ticket and mail it to you. Please be aware there
is a fee for this service.

You also have the choice of using your own travel agent or an Internet
service. There are many web sites available to allow you to search
for and purchase airline tickets online. Expedia, Orbitz,
and Travelocity are
just a few.

Ground Transportation

Public Transportation from Airport
Taxis are available at the airport for transportation to the hotel. Please visit the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza web site, http://www.martplaza.com/ and click on “Directions & Travel” to find local directions. SIAM also suggests you contact the hotel directly for any information about sharing transportation.

By Train
Amtrak has a rail station in Seattle. To make train reservations
through Amtrak, call (800) USA-RAIL, go to http://www.amtrak.com or contact Uniglobe Wings Travel. Taxis are available
at the train station for transportation to the hotel.

Rental Cars
Many major car rental companies have offices inside the
airport terminal. You can make your arrangements when you arrive at
the airport or you can make them through Uniglobe Wings Travel or your
own travel agent. Uniglobe Wings Travel can make your car rental reservations
at the same time you make your flight reservations. See information
above regarding how to reach Uniglobe Wings Travel.

Driving Directions
If renting a car, please obtain a map and directions
from your rental car company. Another option is to visit Mapquest, or another similar web site. SIAM highly recommends you contact the hotel directly at +1-305-374-0000 or visit their web site for driving directions.

Visa Information

International attendees at conferences in the US may already be aware that there have been changes to the visa program for scientific visitors, which affect even people from visa waiver countries. The site http://www.nationalacademies.org/visas/, maintained by The National Academies, provides guidance on obtaining the necessary documents.

As of January 12, 2009, a valid ESTA approval is required for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to travel to the United States. Please visit http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.html for additional information and procedures regarding the visa waiver program as maintained by the US Department of State.

Letter of Invitation

Confirmed speakers in need of a Letter of Invitation to assist in the visa application process, please fill out the Letter of Invitation Request Form. Please allow three to four weeks for processing and delivery.

If you are not a confirmed speaker, please fill out the formAND provide the following information to meetings@siam.org:

Brief curriculum vita (including your date of birth and a list of publications over the past 3 years.)

Brief statement why attending this conference would help your research and career.

Letter of recommendation. Have a senior person (e.g. Ph.D. advisor, head of department, president of a mathematical society) write a brief letter of recommendation on appropriate letterhead. This letter is not needed if you have a minimum of twelve entries in MathSciNet. If this is the case please state so in your message to meetings@siam.org.